Bob Young (mayor) facts for kids
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Bob Young
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| Regional Director of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Atlanta Region |
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| In office June 20, 2005 – June 13, 2006 |
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| President | George W. Bush |
| Mayor of Augusta-Richmond County | |
| In office 1999–2005 |
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| Preceded by | Larry Sconyers |
| Succeeded by | Willie Mays |
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Robert Wood Young
September 3, 1947 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Relatives | Brigham Young |
| Alma mater | Wofford College Augusta State University |
| Occupation | Journalist; politician, writer |
Robert Wood Young, born on September 3, 1947, is an American journalist, writer, and politician. He was once the Mayor of Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Young also worked for the U.S. government, appointed by President George W. Bush. He helped protect historical places and worked for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Later, he led the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy. Today, he owns and runs two companies in Augusta: Eagle Veterans Services and Squeaky Productions.
Early Life and Family
Robert Young was born in Pasadena, California, on September 3, 1947. He grew up in Thomson, Georgia. He went to Wofford College and Augusta State University. Mr. Young is married to Gwen Fulcher Young.
Interestingly, Robert Young is a descendant of Brigham Young. Brigham Young was an important leader in American history. Robert Young is related through his great-great-great-grandmother, Lucy Decker Young.
Career Highlights
Journalism
Robert Young worked as a broadcast journalist for 26 years. During this time, he created two documentaries that won awards. One was called The Great March. It was about William Tecumseh Sherman's march through Georgia during the American Civil War. The other documentary was Ike's Augusta. This film told the story of President Dwight Eisenhower's time at the Augusta National Golf Club.
Government Service
Mr. Young served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked as a broadcast specialist for the Armed Forces Vietnam Network.
In 1999, he became the Mayor of Augusta, Georgia. He served as mayor until 2005. As mayor, he was chosen to represent mayors across the country. This was on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. This council helps protect important historical sites.
On June 20, 2005, President George W. Bush appointed Mr. Young to a new role. He became the Director for the Atlanta Region of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. This department helps people find good housing. On June 13, 2007, he took on an even bigger role. He became the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Field Policy and Management. In this job, he oversaw the HUD Regional Directors for ten regions across the nation.
Writing Career
In 2009, Robert Young started writing his first novel. It was called The Treasure Train. This historical novel takes place in Augusta, Georgia, near the end of the Civil War. The story is about a midnight raid and a stolen shipment of gold. It also explores the many tales and folklore that came from this event.
In 2017, Mr. Young published his second historical novel. It was titled The Hand of the Wicked. This book is based on true events. It tells the story of the murder of a freed woman named Nellie West. This happened during the time of Reconstruction in Georgia.
